Paul Greene, Jr., was born in the town of Pinckney, Lewis Co., N. Y., March 16, 1808. He was the second child, and the oldest son, of thirteen children, born to Paul Greene and Nancy Gardner. All of his brothers and sisters lived to have families of their own. In 1830 he was happily married to Hannah Jones, who departed this life some twenty years ago. Their children, eleven in number, all lived to adult years, and ten of them to have families of their own.
In 1838 he joined the Adams Seventh-day Baptist Church, of which he remained an honored and a valued member till death. He was a resident of the town of Adams nearly all his life, and as a citizen was very widely known and highly respected. In social life he was genial and companionable, a warm friend, and one who made friends. The needy always found in him a generous helper. He was loyal to the church and denomination, always taking a great interest in our good cause and our people.
He retained vigor of mind in a remarkable degree to the last hour of his earth-life. The day before his death he harnessed his horse and drove alone to town - two miles - and made several calls. The next day, the 19th of December, 1894, he experienced a severe pain in the chest, and while walking the house seeking relief, he suddenly exclaimed. "I am going," and assisted by kind hands to the couch near him, he expired in a few minutes without a struggle. Thus from a long life of activity and from dear earthly associations, he was suddenly translated to the world of spirits.
At his funeral, Sabbath morning the 22nd, the church was crowded and nearly half the space was occupied by relatives. Text of the sermon 1 Pet. 1: 3-5. A. B. Prentice.
